Overview of Blockchain’s current / expected use / impact in a digital insurance industry. Primary use cases, initiatives & adoption timeline. ~ Speaking: Mike Connor – SVIA | Andrew Bull – Bull Blockchain Law
Introduction to Blockchain Program, SVIA & its membership program. Overview of Blockchain, it’s origin, how it works. Adoption & use cases in other industries. It’s impact on business, culture, and society. ~ Speaking: Natalie Wood – SVIA | Mike Connor – SVIA
Overview of how disruptive technologies like IoT, blockchain, big data / AI, smart contracts and open source are affecting development of insurtech; given this digital ecosystem, how do you successfully address and manage IP? ~ Speaking: Courtney York – Akin Gump | Ashley Brown – Akin Gump |
Latest InsurTech litigation trends, including consumer protection developments and what to expect from the plaintiffs’ bar. ~ Speaking: Nick Gregory – Akin Gump | Tom Welsh – Orrick | Ashley Crawford – Akin Gump | Deanna Johnston – Embroker |
Emerging trends, lessons learned, and recommendations for in raising capital and negotiating and defining strategic partnerships. ~ Speaking: Courtney York – Akin Gump | Gopi Rangan – Sure Ventures |
In a conversation moderated by Rex Frazier, Senator Lara will discuss how California’s Department of Insurance can help InsurTechs improve the industry, including agency initiatives to foster innovation, ensure solvency, and protect consumers. ~ Speaking: Rex Frazier – PFIC | Senator Ricardo Lara |
Discusses regulatory and compliance pitfalls CEO’s face and how to implement a proactive integrated approach to building awareness & responsibility throughout the company. ~ Speaking: Shawn Hanson – Akin Gump | Deanna Johnston – Embroker | Robin Westcott – AAIS |
Discussion of recent regulatory developments: sandboxes, the California Department of Insurance’s recent opinion regarding the public disclosure of underwriting rules, the approval of new products, and more. ~ Speaking: Shawn Hanson – Akin Gump | Rex Frazier – PFIC |
The current and future state of the insurance market, with an emphasis on digital ecosystems and on-demand, Insurance-as-a-Service products. ~ Speaking: Mike Connor – SVIA |
Intro to SVIA & Forum. ~ Speaking: Natalie L. Wood – SVIA |
